Pre-war autographs

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Posted By: Matt R

I know it's slightly off topic but who here has some good pre-war signatures? I have 3x5 index cards signed by Carl Hubbell and one from Judy Johnson. I got both of those within a year of their deaths. I used to write to players that were listed in the old Baseball Address List book. I think I made Judy Johnson happy. He put a note in the envelope that said "Dear Matt, thanks for remembering me" and he signed the letter as well as the index card. At some point I lost that note. I really wish I had it back.

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Posted By: Phil B

I've got a Lou Gehrig autograph that I am just about certain was not signed by Lou Gehrig. My research and instinct tell me it's a secretarial signature very possibly his wife. I will have it authenticated one of these days.

My favorite though is an autograph of James Cool Papa Bell that I got in person as a kid when I happened to be sitting next to him in a hotel lobby in Cooperstown in the 1970's. I'm not sure I even knew who he was- but he seemed like an old ball player and so I asked for his autograph.

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Posted By: leon

This kind of thread is appreciated however it really should be in the memorabilia section. Please be careful of where posts go in the future, as per the rules. thanks much

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Posted By: T206Collector

...with an emphasis on signed T206 cards. You can see galleries of signed pre-war cards on my website (see link below).

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Posted By: Alan

In the past, I've written to older Jewish players for autographs. When I wrote to them, I wouldn't so much ask them about their athletic achievements, but rather learning more about their experiences as a Jewish ball player. Very interesting responses.

Alan

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Posted By: Anonymous

Sorry Leon, I wasn't aware that there were separate forums. I need to search through the site to see everything that's here.

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Posted By: Richard S. Simon

Matt - (this post with Leon's permission) take a look at my website,
www.richardsimonsports.com.
I have many autographs for sale - Hall of Fame and non Hall of Fame.
Sign up for my mailing list on my website and you will receive price lists of new items I acquire for sale.
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Posted By: Matt R

Phil, that sounds great to have a "Cool Papa" auto. For some reason I always thought that was the coolest sounding name. It also makes me think about what the record books would have looked like if there wasn't a segregated negro league. Imagine Josh Gibson compared to Babe Ruth. Who would have ended up with the most long balls? Baseball is more than a sport. It's a reflection of our country's history.

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Posted By: Jodi Birkholm

By that logic, Arlie Latham had the "freshest" nickname in baseball history! Dick Stuart had the strangest, and Don Stanhouse, the most unusual!

You're right, though. Cool Papa--you really couldn't ask for a better nickname! I've heard a number of priceless Cool Papa stories from his post-induction years. The man was quite a character!